Kurt Dammeier, founder and owner of Beecher’s Handmade Cheese in Seattle and NYC, left the ACS awards ceremony early, needing to get back to family.

Wrap up in this merino wool, sit by a fire, and suddenly winter makes sense. Machine washable and available in myriad colors, this American-made throw is a durable companion.

This snazzy cardigan from Brooklyn Circus makes a manly gift with its gold chenille helmet ornament, zip front, and gold and white stripes against a navy blue background.

Made from 100 percent recycled materials, these Victorian-style feet warmers sport suede heels and toe caps that give traction and durability. Machine washable.

Believe it or not, these pails are made from 100 percent wool felt, with a chromed metal handle. Available in several colors, each bucket is durable, portable storage space. (Just don’t fill it with water!)

If your winter wardrobe needs a lift, grab this eye-catching merino wool hand-felted scarf. Durable and nonscratchy, it’s highlighted with green silk, hand-dyed by the artist, Julie Smith.

This hand-knit lambswool pouf is the softest of portable perching spots, almost two feet wide. Designed by Donna Wilson and hand-knit in Scotland.

Made of 100 percent felted wool, these unbreakable ornaments are available in several different sizes and designs.

Who says wool is only meant for sweaters and socks? Each “pod” or “leaf” piece of wool jewelry is hand-felted in different colors and hung from either a copper chain or a brass earring hook.

These quirky, fun fingerless gloves are made in America out of recycled sweaters, both wool and cashmere in assorted colors, and can be worn either mismatched or matching depending on your mood.